Akita weather in January (Akita, Japan)

What is the weather forecast for Akita in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Akita includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 4°C. At night, it falls to around -2°C. As the coldest month of the year, it's important to pack plenty of warm clothes and winter gear.

Precipitation

Akita in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 30 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 41 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Akita. June typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Akita climate page with graphs.

 

Akita, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 99%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 30 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 18 km/h  

Sunshine 41 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 15%  

Where to go in Japan in January

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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